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Shared route for cyclists and pedestrians sign

Shared route for pedal cycles and pedestrians sign: a blue circle with a white bicycle above an adult and child
Sign image: Department for Transport, © Crown copyright

What does the Shared route for cyclists and pedestrians sign mean?

A bicycle above walking people in a blue circle marks a path shared by cyclists and pedestrians.

Also known as: Shared use path

What it means

This route is shared by pedal cycles and pedestrians only.

The bicycle and the walking figures show that both cyclists and pedestrians use the same path, with no dividing line.

Cyclists should take care around pedestrians, and pedestrians should be aware of cyclists.

Where you'll see it

On shared-use paths away from the road, and on some shared paths beside it.

Rules to know

Common mistakes

  • Mistake: Confusing it with the separated route sign.

    Instead: A dividing line on the sign means the cyclists and pedestrians have separate sides.

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Sources

Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 956). © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Last reviewed 11 October 2026. This page explains the sign in our own words; for the full rules, see The Highway Code. How we source and check content